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Rules for Computing Interest
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The following will be found to be excellent rules for finding the interest on any principal for an number of days. When the principal contains cents, point off four places from the right of the result to express the interest in dollars and cents. When the principal contains dollars only, point off two places.
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Two Per Cent--Multiply the principal by the number of days to run, divide by 180.
Two and One--half Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 144.
Three Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 120.
Three and One-half Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 103.
Four Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 90.
Five Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 72.
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Six Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 60.
Seven Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 52.
Eight Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 45.
Nine Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 40.
Ten Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 36.
Twelve Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 30.
Fifteen Per Cent--Multiply by number of days, and divide by 24.
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Interest Tables
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TWO PER CENT
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TWO AND ONE_HALF PER CENT
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THREE PER CENT
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SIX PER CENT
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Domestic Postage
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First Class--Letters and written and sealed matter for local delivery within the jurisdiction of the local postmaster in the postal district within which mailed, two cents for each ounce or fraction thereof at lettercarrier offices; and 1 cent an ounce at all other offices unless collected or delivered by rural or star route carriers, in which case the rate is 2 cents an ounce. Letters and sealed matter for delivery other than within the jurisdiction of local postmasters three cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. Letters in Business Reply Envelopes take the same rate of postage as above except that there is a one cent charge per letter for collection. Government or private mailing cards 1 cent each. Business reply cards 2 cents each.
Second Class--Newspapers and periodicals containing notice of second-class entry, 1 cent for each 2 ounces or fraction thereof or the fourth class rate, whichever is lower.
Third class (limit, 8 ounces)--Circulars and other miscellaneous printed matter, also merchandise, 1 1-2 cents for each 2 ounces. Books (including catalogues) of 24 pages or more, seeds, cuttings, bulbs, roots, scions, and plants, 1 cent for each 2 ounces.
Bulk lots of identical pieces of third-class matter may be mailed in quantities of not less than 20 pounds or 200 pieces, at the rate of 8 cents a pound or fraction thereof for books, catalogues, seeds, plants, etc., and 12 cents a pound or faction thereof for all third-class matter, including circulars and other printed matter, provided, that in no case shall the postage be less than 1 cent a piece.
Fourth class (over 8 ounces)--Merchandise, books, printed matter, and all other mailable matter not in first or second class.
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Parcel Post Zone Rates 1st lb. Each add lb.
Local .................... .07 .01 (2 lbs)
First (0-50 miles)........ .08 011 per lb.
Second (50-150 miles)..... .08 .011 per lb.
Third (150-300 miles)..... .09 .02 per lb.
Fourth (300-600 miles).... .10 .035 per lb.
Fifth (600-1000 miles).... .11 .053 per lb.
Sixth (1000-1400 miles)... .12 .07 per lb.
Seventh (1400-1800 miles). .14 .09 per lb.
Sixth (over 1800 miles)... 15 11 per lb.
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Exceptions:
A fraction of a cent in the total amount of postage on any parcel shall be counted as a full cent.
In the first or second zone, where the distance by the shortest regular practicable mail route is 300 miles or more, the rate is 9 cents for the first pound and 2 cents for each additional pound.
On parcels collected on rural routes the postage is 2 cents less per parcel than shown in the foregoing table when for local delivery and 3 cents less per parcel when for other than local delivery.
Parcels weighing less than 10 pounds measuring over 84 inches, but not more than 100 inches in length and girth combined, are subject to a minimum charge equal to that for a 10-pound parcel for the zone to which addressed.
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Size and Weight--A Parcel Post package may not exceed 100 inches in lengh and girth combined. The limit of weight is 70 ons to all zones.
Special Handling--Fourth Class matter endorsed "Special Handling" will be accorded the most expeditious handling, transportation and delivery practicable, for additional postage up to 2 lbs., 10 cents; up to 10 lbs., 15 cents; over 10 lbs., 20 cents.
Special handling with Special Delivery--Parcels up to 2 lbs., 15 cents; up to 10 lbs., 25 cents; over 10 lbs., 35 cents.
Insurance Fees--Value of parcel--
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Cents
Not over $ 5.00.... .05
Not over $25.00.... .10
Not over $50.00.... .15
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Cents
Not over $100.00... .25
Not over $150.00... .30
Not over $200.00... .35
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Limit of Insurance for Canal Zone, $200.00 and Philippine Islands, $100.00.
Return receipt, 3 cents extra.
Registry Fees--First-class and sealed fourth-class mail prepaid with first-class postage, indemnifiable for--
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Cents
Not over $ 5.00.... .15
Not over $ 25.00.... .18
Not over $ 50.00.... .20
Not over $ 75.00.... .25
Not over $100.00.... .30
Not over $200.00.... .40
Not over $300.00.... .50
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Cents
Not over $ 400.00... .60
Not over $ 500.00... .70
Not over $ 600.00... .80
Not over $ 700.00... .85
Not over $ 800.00... .90
Not over $ 900.00... .95
Not over $1000.00...1.00
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Second-class, and any class of mail, without intrinsic value, not indemnifiable........ .15
Return receipt 3 cents extra. Foreign 5 cents extra.
C. O. D. Fees
Amount of C. O. D. charges or value in excess of C. O. D. charge--
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Cents
Not over $ 5.00.... .12
Not over $25.00.... .17
Not over $50.00.... .22
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Cents
Not over $100.00... .32
Not over $150.00... .40
Not over $200.00... .45
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Money-order Fees--For orders from--
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Cents
$ 0.01 to $ 2.50. .06
$ 2.51 to 5.00... .08
$ 5.01 to $10.00... .11
$10.01 to $20.00... .13
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Cents
$20.01 to $ 40.00. .15
$40.01 to $ 60.00... .18
$60.01 to $ 80.00... .20
$80.01 to $100.00... .22
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Domestic postage rates and conditions apply to matter Hawaii, Porto Rico, Virgin Islands of the United States, Canal Zone, Philippines, Guam, Tutulia (U. S. Samoa), United States Naval Vessels.
Domestic Air Mail Service--The rate of postage for air mail is 6 cents for each ounce or fraction thereof. The same Air-Mail rate of postage applies to Canada and Newfoundland (including Labrador).
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Foreign Postage
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Letters--First ounce or less 5c, each additional ounce 3c. Postcards 3c each.
Note: Canada, Cuba, Dominican Republic and Haiti, Newfoundland, Labrador, Mexico, Central America except British Honduras, South America except the Guianas, Spain, including Ceuta, Melilla, Penon de Velez de la Gomera and Tangier, also Alhucemes, Balearic, Canary and Chaferinas or Zafarani Islands and Andorra. 3c for each ounce, Postcards 2c.
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Samples of Merchandise--1 1-2c for each 2 ounces, minimum 3c. (Limit of weight 18 ounces.)
Small Packets--3c each 2 ounces, minimum 10c.
Commercial Papers--1 1-2c for each 2 ounces, minimum 5c. (Limit of weight 4 lbs. 6 oz.)
Printed Matter--1 1-2c for each 2 ounces.
Registration--15c in addition to the postage.
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